Annual Report 2012

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More than just from A to B The seamless transport of goods is at the very heart of economic efficiency, especially in an increasingly linked European economic area.

Gebrüder Weiss land transport offers comprehensive solutions that provide considerable advantages for the development and every-day servicing of all European markets. 87 independent locations in 15 European countries and a trusted network of partners guarantee reliable service quality for the entire range of transport requirements. This was once again demonstrated by Gebrüder Weiss land transport in 2012. Despite the flat economic environment, the division recorded stable volume growth of over ten per cent. “In 2012 we were able to successfully

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balance large fluctuations in demand as well as intense cost pressure,” says Walter Konzett, Head of Product Management for land transport. The strategic focus for the past fiscal year was on the continued positioning of the European GW pro.line product line. Gebrüder Weiss guarantees that its customers receive the highest quality standard for their groupage freight services, including defined house-to-house delivery times, daily departures and digital track and trace. The implementation of additional premium services in Germany, Belgium and the


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